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Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,315

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,908

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelA3A35-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $52,620 $60,900
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550  
iPod integration -200 -200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350  
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500  
iPod integration -186 -186    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320  
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 1,400 500
Options (change) 6,652 6,652 1,275 455
Destination 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $35,315 $38,295 $59,295 $68,395
Total Invoice $32,908 $35,681 $54,790 $63,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,925
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelA3A35-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$35,315$38,295$59,295$68,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,365-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$37,245$53,930$62,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$8,700
Total Invoice$32,908$35,681$54,790$63,250
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,957-5,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,908$34,703$49,833$57,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$8,086

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelA3A35-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$1,390$2,440$6,755$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,365$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,957-5,331

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20132012
ModelA35-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in120.7 in
Length168.7 in196.8 in
Width69.5 in74.8 in
Height56.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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